Design Engineer

Lumitec; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A vehicle lighting solutions company in Erie, United States, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of next-generation vehicle lighting products. This role involves developing designs according to customer specifications, managing projects, and collaborating with engineering teams. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and significant experience in automotive design and 3D modeling. Join us to make an impact in the automotive industry.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in plastic part design, automotive design, or vehicle lighting.
• Proven experience in computer-aided engineering and 3D modeling.
• Background in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).

Responsibilities

• Develop designs to meet customer specifications.
• Collaborate with OE customer engineering teams on concepts and designs.
• Lead design projects adhering to NPI/ISO processes.

Skills

Plastic part design

Automotive design

3D Modeling

Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

Education

4 year degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

NX

Computer Aided Engineering

Job description

Join our engineering team developing next‑generation vehicle lighting solutions for major OEMs. In this role, you’ll lead design efforts from concept through production, owning CAD models, DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, and collaborating directly with customer engineering teams. If you enjoy solving complex design challenges and driving new product development, this is a great opportunity to make an impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs in accordance with the customer specifications.
• Work directly with OE customer engineering teams to develop concepts, designs, FMEAs, and build and maintain relationships.
• Lead the design portion of the project by adhering to the department’s NPI/ISO processes and methods.
• Develop formal product definitions and design constraints for Truck‑Lite lighting products.
• Complete Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) plan to support your design intent.
• Develop Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R) to verify your design intent.
• Support the Project Engineers with effective design plans for New Product Introductions (NPI) or Life Cycle Management (LCM) type products to support the organic growth of the company.
• Support/lead cost and design improvement projects to contribute to the engineering productivity plan and the organic growth of the company.
• Effectively manage and lead assigned projects in conjunction with your cross‑function team based on cost and with an emphasis on meeting timeline requirements.
• Position requires compliance with the Technology Control Plan and the Federal Export Control Policy established for the Corporation.

Requirements

• 4 year degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
• 5-10 years of plastic part design, automotive design, or vehicle lighting experience desired.
• Computer Aided Engineering
• 3D Modeling Experience (NX preferred)
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) experience